Think Amazing, Be Amazing - A Life Philosophy

You are going to take a few knocks, because life will come along and do that to you. You end up feeling like you're not living the life you want. For some it is a dead end job, for others an unhappy relationship, or an unwanted feeling that you just can't shift. The real question is what are you going to do about it?Dave Redman found himself in that place; lost, empty, afraid. Instead of accepting that this was how life is he decided to go on a journey and try and understand what it means to live a life, not just survive one.That journey, this book, is the result of all that he learned about being happy and fulfilled. He has shared with you this 'life philosophy' so you can get there, to the life you desire, in less time and with fewer mistakes than he made. He knows you can do it and more than that he knows when you do you will be truly alive, living the life you want.

Twisted Wires

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The Mama Sutras

The Mama Sutras is a practical, spiritual, psychological and emotional toolbox for modern mothering. Threaded with ancient wisdom and magnified within a contemporary context, the words within these pages are a doorway into the unspoken challenges and complimentary bliss faced by modern mothers. It dares to bring to the surface the deepest fears we carry and gently addresses them with a bold yet forgiving voice. This is the handbook for opening your heart, growing your soul and healing your mind.

As modern mamas, we can gain a lot of insight from ancient traditions and theories. The Mama Sutras serves as a present-day contemplation and translation of these. This book is for you if you’ve ever felt that mothering is like battling an inner demon (or two) or you feel exhausted from the endless giving and the aspects of motherhood which live alone in your mind and need a friend to hold hands with. Within these pages are a retreat, a non-judgemental place to turn, the wisdom you wish you had and a place to ground and regather when everything around is spinning. Come and catch your breath within these pages.

The Importance of Rest

At just 21 years old, Natalie was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome/M.E., a debilitating health condition. In her quest for recovery, Natalie embarked on a long and challenging journey, learning that hope is never lost. This true story chronicles her path, highlighting how she leaned on her strong Christian faith to find resilience. Natalie’s journey aims to inspire others who are also struggling with chronic illness and mental health challenges. Through her experiences, she offers a message of hope and strength to those facing similar battles.

Cherubell

Who was I to question reality?

As the light fractured into its familiar colors, I questioned again.

I balanced my treaded foot on a granite surround, these words etched deep:

‘It’s not the size of the person in the fight, but the size of the fight in the person.’

This balancing act in a garden within a sanctuary became my new reality. A crossroads, a junction, a tightrope walk between the firm, enduring granite and the sodden grass of the everyday.

A sense of poetic inevitability washed over me as the words of my life – past and future – enveloped me with the comfort of bedrock and splintered light. How fitting that these words formed in prose, a passion from my youth now reignited, burning too bright to ignore. Were they my words, or those of a power greater than myself? The mystery lingers.

Is life a simple journey? Not in my experience.

This is my journey, told in prose.

Living with the Voices of Watchers and Hope

Inside the mind of a Schizophrenic Scouser

This book tackles the stigmas surrounding mental illness with raw honesty and dark humour. From straitjackets to fearmongering, from serial killers to the boardroom, the protagonist navigates life under the constant weight of being watched – a prisoner in her own mind.

But when does psychosis become a threat to those who don’t understand it? For her, it’s not the voices in her head that are most frightening, but the people around her. With humour and small victories, she learns to cope in a world that often feels scarier than her own thoughts.

Shirley: Give Peas a Chance

In the heart of the city, Shirley dreams of pioneering a unique coffee shop, one exclusively using the protein-rich magic of pea milk – a creamy delight that’s surprisingly not green! Driven by her passion for sustainability, she envisions a haven where every brew is eco-friendly.

But amidst her entrepreneurial venture, Shirley’s heart becomes the battleground for two dashing rams vying for her affection. Drawing strength from her commitment to veganism, she issues a challenge: ‘Whip up your finest vegan dish.’ Only the one who can craft the most delectable vegan meal will truly win her heart.

As Shirley delves deeper into the world of veganism and its positive imprint on the earth, she’s determined to enlighten her fellow sheep. After all, aren’t we all a bit sheepish, following familiar trails and moving in herds? As you journey with Shirley, ask yourself: could you champion such a green venture?

Psychosis Town: Eli's Town

Diagnosed with ASD, and ADHD at a very young age, this is Eli’s journey through the daunting mental health sector, the local authority social services, and the challenges he has faced when trying to get the correct help.

Eli has endured many obstacles and bewildering moments in his life, incidents and hardships that have hit him and his family, hard. Reaching out to the services he had believed would help him and keep him safe, these in fact became the major undoing that hindered progress and created untold barriers along his journey, when he became seriously unwell.

However, with the right people, and some of the unlikeliest of people listening, Eli has managed to transform into the very best version of himself and continues to progress with his ambitions and lifelong dreams. He manages to teach and guide others with his unique experiences’ valuable life lessons. This is his story, Eli’s story, a journey that will inspire, through Eli’s town, which became Psychosis Town.

Life Is a Gift; Health Is a Choice, Choices Have Consequences

The human body can live three months without food, three days without water, and three minutes without air, but it cannot live without hope.

Robert’s journey is a powerful testament to the power of hope in overcoming numerous health challenges. His story is a beacon of encouragement for the growing number of individuals worldwide who, like him, are battling with weight-related health issues.

Like the bird of Phoenix rising from the ashes, Robert has lost 40 kilograms in weight and is in remission from Type-2 Diabetes, Stage-4 Cancer, and Peripheral Neuropathy that once threatened to confine him to a wheelchair for life and even led him to attempt suicide.

Robert’s hope for his future is now his passion for you to find, as he did, the quality of life we all aspire to achieve and are entitled to claim.